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Chimney survey in New Malden, Greater London
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in New Malden and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Signs that a stack is leaning
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
About our chimney survey in New Malden
If a chimney looks out of line, it is worth getting it checked. A stack may lean because the mortar on one side has weakened, which can happen over many years of use. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. Where it may be a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We survey lead flashings, chimney pots and cowls and shared and party-wall stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flaunching that has broken away and damp on a chimney breast inside.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are found right across London, often with slate roofs, chimney stacks shared with neighbours and gutters hidden behind parapets. Good slates can last over a hundred years, yet the nails often give out first and let slates slip. In New Malden, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the chimney stack, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a chimney survey in New Malden
The flaunching on top of a stack holds the pots in place and sheds water. Cracked flaunching lets water in, and each winter makes it worse. Loose pots can follow.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Worn or missing pointing
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
- Staining on walls around the chimney
Take an older house close to New Malden Baptist Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in New Malden
- Flaunching
- Chimney breasts
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
FAQs for New Malden
Is my home in New Malden listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in New Malden?
Normally it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Is it a problem to have an unused chimney?
There is no single answer. The survey shows its condition and how it’s been capped. If you are thinking of removing it, check with the council first in a conservation area or on a listed building.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Is a chimney survey the same as a flue inspection?
No. It is not a flue, sweep or gas safety inspection. We check the structure and weathering of the stack and any damp, and we’ll say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Older brick stacks often have soft lime mortar. We note where repairs should match the original mortar.
Chimney breasts and the loft
If a chimney breast has been removed below, we note what we can see of the support above. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
Why get it checked now?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. In New Malden, as across London, an overflowing gutter soaks the wall below, which can lead to damp inside. A small blockage left for a few winters becomes a damp problem.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in New Malden moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- We check the roof around each stack, including the flashings.
- We check the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- We note the brickwork, pointing and any sign of leaning.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Chimney surveys in New Malden: local notes
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in New Malden is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Southside House, about 1.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around New Malden. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Beverley Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to New Malden station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We visit New Malden as part of our work across Greater London, for homes and businesses alike. New Malden is one of the places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Chimney surveys in KT3, KT1 and SW20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens, and we cover them all. Being close to the B283, New Malden is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in New Malden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beverley Park, The Glasshouse pub and Holy Cross School. New Malden has its own railway station: New Malden station. Nearby you’ll also find Chessington Castle Hill (3.3 miles south) and Bentall Centre (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
What affects the price in New Malden
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.